Position Details

The Research Scientist – Ruminant plays a critical role in developing and executing the beef and dairy scientific program for animal health and nutrition research at the Phibro Innovation Center. The Research Scientist leads a robust, strategic, and coordinated research process focused on our nutritional specialty products (NSP) and medicated feed additives (MFA). The primary role is to develop a deep understanding of various animal health and nutrition topics, design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, write reports, and draw meaningful conclusions and future directions based on research findings. This role involves hands-on work with animals, individual feed systems, and occasionally farm equipment. The Ruminant Research Scientist will collaborate closely with scientists, research coordinators, technicians, and other experts to ensure successful planning and execution of research projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Research trial planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain a long-term R&D plan based on business needs and timeliness.
• Develop trial protocols and final study reports.
• Leverage the full capabilities of the Phibro Innovation Center to address specific research questions or hypothesis.
• Stay up to date with current research in ruminant nutrition (beef and dairy), microbiome, immunity, MFA, or other related fields in animal health, and incorporate relevant findings into research programs.
• Direct data collection and management of animal and laboratory generated samples.
• Leveraging expertise and driving multi-disciplined teams of laboratory and field technicians for completion of animal and laboratory data collection and analysis.
• Supports the daily animal management and care, including but not limited to, feeding, treating, and aftercare of animals on study when necessary.
• Analyze data using statistical methods, software tools, and specialized techniques to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all research activities, including protocols, regulatory documents, and research data.
• Write research papers, reports, or articles for publication in scientific journals.
• Present research findings at conferences or seminars.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and animal unit bio-safety level containment principles.
• Identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions to improve research outcomes.
• Other tasks as directed by management.

Key Competencies

Skills

Ability to analyze data or processes, report findings, and make recommendations.

Able to analyze and recommend solutions to assigned research projects.

Ability to perform statistical analysis on systems and projects.

Ability to work with livestock in the form of animal husbandry and collection of samples in the confines of food animal production.

Innovative thinker with scientific curiosity that has the ability to come up with new ideas, offer solutions, and new ways of working.

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative.

High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.

Advanced organizational skills.

Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner.

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree (PhD) in a relevant field of animal nutrition, physiology, immunology or related discipline.
• Experience in conducting research in ruminants.
• Experience in a research setting involving experimental design and data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

Physical Requirements